Damon Wayans Jr. Is Leaving NEW GIRL (Again)

Damon Wayans Jr. is leaving New Girl. Again.

TVLine reported on Thursday that the actor who plays Coach will depart New Girl at the end of its current season. This will be the second time Wayans has left the series, previously leaving the show after filming its pilot when Happy Endings got a surprise renewal. He returned to New Girl after ABC canceled Happy Endings.

"I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to come back to New Girl in Season 3 to reprise the role of Coach," Wayans told TVLine. "Working with this incredibly talented and funny cast and crew has been one of the best experiences of my career."

While Wayans didn't mention why he was leaving New Girl this time, Deadline reports that the actor is in high demand for pilots, possibly even after an offer for the Rush Hour TV series.

Both Wayans and the New Girl staff have left open the possibility for Coach to return in guest appearances.